School of Public Policy and Governance

School of Public Policy and Governance
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Hyderabad
Graduate Seminar
27-29
Well-being, Growth and Development
April, 2015
The last two decades have witnessed new patterns of interaction between economics,
politics and the society. The policy architecture of almost every country has responded
to these changes, in spite of which there is an apparent disjunction between the emerging policy challenges and the institutions required to address them.
Given the changing policy role of the state, a new line of reasoning has emerged, which
argues for a synergy between political leadership, bureaucracy, people’s institutions,
private business, thought leaders and development practitioners towards reorienting
policy architecture. However, there is a growing contestation among these institutions/
actors with respect to their roles in influencing policy formulation and processes.
Today, more than ever, there is an urgency to recognise and deliver on the critical needs
of people in an ever-changing society, to provide richer human opportunities and initiate
creative and tangible changes in institutions governing well-being, growth and development.
The School of Public Policy and Governance (SPPG) at the Tata Institute of Social
Sciences (TISS), Hyderabad calls for research papers that endeavour to analyse the
existing status of development interventions, seek to understand/measure their impact,
dissect critical policy failures, explore big ideas and showcase examples of innovative
practices in government and public policy in India, South Asia and the world. Papers
can be conceptual, methodological, empirical, or based on institutional analyses or ethnographic explorations. The aim is to provide a suitable platform for young researchers
to share and exchange ideas and present their research.
SUBMISSIONS
Students are required to send in a 500 word synopsis to
sppg-si@tiss.edu by 30th January, 2015. Shortlisted
students will be invited to present their papers in the
seminar to be held from 27th April to 29th April, 2015.
ELIGIBILITY
The seminar is open to students pursuing a Master’s/Research
Programme from any reputed university.
REGISTRATION FEES, MEALS AND
ACCOMMODATION
Indian Universities:
800 INR
Low Income Countries:
50 USD
Medium and High Income Countries: 100 USD
THEMES
Owing to their pre-eminence in the current policy discourse, we solicit Research Papers
on, but not limited to the following themes.
TISS will take care of meals and accommodation during the
seminar.
Drivers of Development and Well-being
Democracy and Governance
For further details, please contact:
Poverty and Inequality
Rural Development
Priyanka Bawa
Urbanisation and Cities
Service Delivery
Namrata Borthakur : namrata.borthakur2013@tiss.edu
Environment and Sustainability
Science, Technology and Innovation
Amrita Pillai
: amrita.pillai2013@tiss.edu
Regulatory Institutions and Future of Regulation
Law, Economics and Development
Sunny Roy Kolla
: sunnyroy.kollachowdary2013@tiss.edu
MENTORSHIP
Each paper presented in the seminar will be mentored and discussed by senior academic/
development professionals so as to enable the students to publish their research output in
professional journals.
PLENARIES
The seminar will host two plenaries on each day. Senior academics/ development professionals will speak on current social, political, economic and policy concerns.
: priyanka.bawa2013@tiss.edu
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CASE STUDY & POLICY BRIEF COMPETITION
Case Study and Policy Brief Writing competitions will also be conducted. Participating
teams of three will analyse a policy dilemma and provide sustainable policy solutions to
the same.
Roda Mistry College of Social Work Campus
Gachibowli, Hyderabad—500008
www.campus.tiss.edu/hyderabad